I am looking to secure the services of a graduate, to join a lovely Secondary School in Bolton. You will split your time between 1:1 support in class, and some small group intervention work.

This opportunity is five days a week, for the full academic year. This position is ideal for recent graduates who are looking to consolidate experience before applying for Teacher Training in September 2026.

Our school is friendly and supportive - there are ample opportunities for CPD and further development

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Bolton, Lancashire Position Teaching Assistant Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover Start date January 2026 Duration / Likely Duration July 2026 End date (if applicable) N/A Contract type - Temporary Full time/part time Full Minimum rate of pay Hours 8:40 am 3.00pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher Previous experience working in a UK school Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related referencesIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team